Our new memory passage is the next seven verses of Psalm 103. Some of these verses sound familiar because they are a common piece of liturgy - "the Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love." We hear these words during the absolution, the time when the Pastor looks at us after we've confessed our sins and declares God's love for us, even though we're sinners. What power that has to free us to be the loved children of God! As we look further in the passage we learn even more what "slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love" means.Some things to think about as you discuss this week:
- In verse 10, it says "he does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities." What do we deserve? What does God do instead?
- What does this mean for you, your relationship with God, and your relationship with people important to you: "as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us"?
- Verse 13 compares God to a father. How is God like a father? Discuss what this makes you think or how it makes you feel, and don't forget to talk about why!
I pray your conversations this week are a blessing to your family and faith.
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